Local News and Social Notes From Sparland and Lacon
Community updates include cargo deliveries to Sparland, a car load of horses at Blackwell’s, visits by Mr. Donaldson and Mr. Barr family gatherings, superintendency changes at the Sgzetion, a skating and moonlight party, and upcoming events at the Bethel school. Also mentions two residents testing water, a social at the Ep worth League, and movement of Miss Wall Taylor.
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Semia
Renrt
Ig H. Gehr
Ypevid Blackwell
Henry Bsaturda
eSosmer Campbell Caime
Barr
Anukber
Watertown
Mr. Donaldson
Laconaie
Bete
A ‘Sarr
John jNarney
Louis Osborn
Kinney
Ay B. Bouton
Frank Barr
Chris Larson
Mossville
Sparland Bang
Bally Lacon
eJoe Noret
Ep‘orth League
H. Gehr
Lacon
Tim van Aantwerp
Fred Blackwell
Bruce Busbey
Bethel School
Walla Taylor
H Gehr
T M Anderson
Andergeast
Fred J
Liverpool
Sepa
Sara
Relic? Corps
G A. R. Company
Con, Henry and
Gearland
Henry
Local youths visit Lacon for basketball and civic tour
A group including Prof H J Bassler and his basketball boys toured Lacon for years seeking games. They met County Superintendent Perry, inspected the courthouse and school building, and found the trip a notable experience for the youths.
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Lefty
Oresigy Milch
Do. Patter
Lacon
H. J Bassler O? Wenona
Eecon
Henry
Perry
Lincoln celebration guests and funeral notices from Lawn Ridee
JIRTR Cyrus Root and family attended the Lincoln celebration in Lawn Ridee. Mrs J W Greene attended the funeral of cousin John Proctor in Peoria. Miss Anne Stowell in Chicago for a wedding and visits. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Stephens born Feb 5 died Feb 10 and buried at Farmington cemetery. The father and aunt accompanied the remains. Rev B P Eckley led the service. Mrs Winnie Dille Stephens recovering, nurse care. Miss Carrie Cook very ill with poor prognosis. Happy school days recalled at John Russell home. Lecture by Dr Stephen L Herben at M E Church Feb 21 on Wagons and Stars. admission 25 cents and 13c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JIRTR
Cyrus Root
Lincoln
Lawn Ridee Bontley
Guagesee Pdr
J. W. Greene
Peoria
John Proctor
Anne Stowell
Chicago
Waebber
Mildred E. Greene
Evanston
Frank Stephens
Dille
Princeville
Hinittle
Seward
Charles Bille
Farmington
C A
Dilie
Panale Dille
BP FP
Eckley Han
Winnie Dille-Stephens
Carrie Cook
John Russell
Stephen L. Herben
M. E. Church
Printing for the Republican Office Improves Stationery
The Republican office requests ten copies of work to enhance its stationery design. The initiative aims to improve presentation and legibility across official materials.
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Republican
Wedding Invitations for Joe Ohiman and Lily Bohlander
Invitations issued for the wedding at the bride's parents home on Wednesday evening near Gale. The couple will reside on Joe Ohiman's father’s farm past Gale.
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Joe Ohiman
Lily Bohlander
Joe
Gale
Frank Kehlentsch
Arthur Scheolar
O. Crocker
Tillie Kehlenbach
Thomas Monler
Ohlman
Mary Briggs
Horace Crocker
Patrick
Royce
Wm Ratcliff
Hammet
GillfiHan
J R Crocker
Hammet Place
Dick Dunbar
Seed Time Principles and Varied Crop Needs
A seasoned farmer notes that different grasses require distinct soils and that crops need specific handling. He emphasizes correct planting at the right time and the sensitivity of seed beds to environmental conditions.
Whitefield Community Notes and Local News
Whitefield church activities and town notices run through a busy week. Meetings progress at Thers sabite's and local residents donate time, with Charlen Salisbury and family moving to Albert True's place and plans for Mr True to relocate.
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Whitefield
Charlen Salisbury
Albert True
True
Henry
Saratoga
Bipworth League
Camp Grove
Miss Wykoff
Anthony Weber
Frances
Vincent Schubert
St Mary’s Church
Whitefield Center Notices and Neighborhood Movements
Mrs William Yaeger and son John visited T. A. Seelye's last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Tony Weber visited Princeville to see Weber's parents. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Lagsman's with Wilmest and Mrs Griffen on March 7. Gert Higgs returned home from Trivoli after two weeks with relatives. Multiple residents relocate within Crow Meadow area. A 36‑person gathering at William Johnson's celebrated with games and an eclipse viewing. Minnie Maubach won the silk quilt raffle at Duke's store.
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Whitefield Center
William Yaeger
John
T. A
Bradford
Eugene Whitman
Elmer Mooberry
Mooberry
Saratoga
Whitman
Henry Merdlan
Cold Wilson Place
Tony Weber
Bassett Place
Mrv
Bassett
Henry
William Johnson
Minnie Maubach
Duke's
Saratoga February Day Report and Local News
The Saratoga column notes a February day with community names such as Mrs Hawkeworth and Mrs Joe Clark. It mentions attending a play at Camp Grove, illness of Albert Longman, and mixed local chatter about residents and events amid a busy day.
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Saratoga
Mike
Hawkeworth
James Turmor
Joe Clark
Betsie Ballcbury
Mire
Jergasoon
Dr. Blough
Grove Satuelay Bilger
Albert Longman
Brombhittis
Whitefield Meetings Dominate Week Activities
Community gatherings at Whitefield draw many locals with successes noted for Sunday services. Ed Jennings hosts a box social for the Christian church while Henry Miller’s sale draws several attendees. another sale limited by Whitefield meetings.
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Mrs. McKeon
Whitefield
Henry Miller
The
Christian Church
Ed Jennings
Yoom Jackson
Ed Monier
Morse Local Notes Move Through A Week
Miss Anna Smith visits Mrs Will Milner. Fred Manaugh helps Melvin Griswold prep for sale on Feb 16. Miss Della Denton dies of spinal meningitis. funeral Monday. Sympathy offered to the Denton family. Foster and Lord shelling corn all week. Laura Ribbley staying with sister Mrs John Kitterman. Mrs Charles Morse and her mother Mrs Schammel visit Mrs Mattie Foster. Fred Smith and Wille Kurdolf called Monday. Misses Hattle and Clara Lord host Miss Anna Smith, Mrs Carris Moore, and little Dorares.
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John Kitterman
Charles Morse
Schammel
Mattie Foster
Fred Smith
Wille Kurdolf
Hattle
Clara Lord
Anna Smith
Carris Moore
Doares
Probate Court Proceedings and Adoption Petitions Summary
Probate matters include continued hearings for John F. Carlson and Thomas J. Higgins estates, plus multiple final reports and discharge actions for executors and administrators. Notices involve adoptions and real estate transfers, with orders directing sales and final retirements as required by law.
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John F. Carlson
Thomas J. Higgins
Corngius Tanguary
Anton F. Zindt
Mamie
Leroy Liuf
Beary J. Smith
Pinal
Gax
Edgar Nehemiah
Clement
Koon Brown
Deeres
Cornelius Tanquary
Decengad
Charles E&ess
Dercaned
Hixecuter
Jacob Stomar
Tmss
Mary A. Porreil
Attick Murphy
Property Transfers and Marriages Noted in Henry County Records
A sequence of transfer deeds lists Priscilla A. Meier to John Kraus Jr for lot 183 in Henry. John N. Cooger to Lafayette Birkett for 7.75 acres in section 25 La Com. Theodore Bickerman to Wm. D. Bromley for Lombard additions lots 919 220 231 221 222 224 in Henry. Wm. D. Bromley to Sarah A. Leech for Lombard addition lots 219 230 221 222 224 in Henry. Henry H. Orender to Wm. D. Bromley for lot 222 railroad addition in Henry. Wm. D. Bromley to Brown for lots 228 and 24 railroad addition to Henry. Sarah A. Leech to Mary C. Deck sublot 3 lot 178 Henry. Marriage licenses issued for several couples including Christopher B. Schwiderski, Lillian Hank, and others in the area.
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Priscilla A. Meier
John Kraus, Jr
Henry
John N. Cooger
Lafayette Birkett
Ower
Lacom
Theodore Bickerman
Wm. D. Bromley
Lomebard
Wm. D. Bromisey
Sarah A. Leech
Lombard
Henry H. Orenderf
Wm. OD. Bromley
Meiender
D. Bisoder Brown
Barah A. Leech
Mary C. Deck
Fragmented OCR yields tangled primary election ramble
The text presents a garbled outline of primary law and election delegates with scattered phrases about counties, congress, and editorial musings. It references rural districts, editorial stance, and unknown speakers amid a chaotic stream of misread words and broken names.
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